Digital evidence from a computer must be handled with the same care and scrutiny as any other type of evidence. It is subject to the same requirements for defense inspection, chain of custody, and rules of admissibility. Defense counsel must examine computerized evidence as thoroughly as they would a stack of seized documents or any other form of physical evidence. Given its often time-sensitive nature, digital evidence must be managed meticulously to ensure its integrity and reliability.

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